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Reform candidate secures Daventry Town Council seat in by-election victory

Reform UK has won a seat on Daventry Town Council after Anthony Lock was elected in a by-election, the party has announced.

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Concerns after former Northampton working men's club approved to become church advertises as 'The Balkan Club'

Questions have been raised after a former Northampton working men's club set to be transformed into a church, café and community hub was rebranded as 'The Balkan Club', prompting concerns from residents that it could instead become a nightclub.

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Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.

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Look inside substantial Northampton period property with 'immense potential' and countryside views

A substantial Northampton period property, with “immense potential” and countryside views, has been added to the market.

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Michael Thompson: Jury sent out to begin deliberating six weeks after being sworn into murder and rape trial

The jury have been sent out to begin deliberating their verdicts six weeks after being sworn into this murder and rape trial at Nottingham Crown Court.

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Popular Northampton pub WILL NOT open for England's 1am World Cup kick off out of respect for neighbours

A Northampton pub, which has been a popular place for fans to watch World Cup games this summer, will not open for England’s 1am game out of respect for its neighbours.

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Tribute to 'true gentleman and Barton legend' following death of former Northamptonshire village councillor

Former Earls Barton Parish Councillor and firefighter, Martin Cahill has died, his family has announced.

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Here's everything you need to know about the new Pets at Home opening in Northampton

Here's everything you need to know about the new Pets at Home opening in Northampton.

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'There was absolutely no lawful reason for you to be in this country' - Albanian migrant to be deported again after slipping back into country on the ferry from Ireland

An Albanian man who ran a cannabis farm in Northampton will be deported again after making his way back into the UK.

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More than £50,000 refunded after West Northamptonshire parking charges blunder

Thousands of people have been issued refunds totalling more than £50,000 after residents were wrongly charged for parking following a procedural error made by the council.

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COURT ROUND-UP: 40 offenders sentenced by Northampton magistrates

Local magistrates dealt with offences including carrying a weapon, threatening behaviour, harassment, taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, speeding and more…

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Northampton Old Scouts Rugby Club applies for new premises licence

Northampton Old Scouts Rugby Club has applied for a new premises licence covering alcohol sales, entertainment and a limited number of outdoor events each year.

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Two Northamptonshire roads to close for bridge inspections and telecom works

Drivers are being warned about two temporary road closures in West Northamptonshire later this month to allow bridge inspections and telecoms works to be carried out safely.

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Plans for new padel tennis centre in Northampton included in latest list of applications

A new padel tennis centre at Delapré Golf Centre and a temporary industrial storage building in Northampton are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.

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Fundraising page launched for Old Stratford dad whose foot was crushed at work by fire doors sliding off trolley

A fundraising page has been launched for a dad from Old Stratford who is seeking treatment for a rare pain syndrome he was diagnosed with after his left foot was crushed in an injury sustained at work.

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Council launches to gather views on parks across Northampton

Residents are being encouraged to share their views on parks across West Northamptonshire as part of an annual survey aimed at improving the area's green spaces.

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'GREAT NEWS': MP celebrates U-turn of 'ridiculous' parking proposals which West Northants Council has 'already wasted huge amount of money' on

Conservative MP Sarah Bool has welcomed the reverse in parking proposals for Towcester but is questioning ‘what next?’ as ANPR infrastructure has already begun to be built by the council before the legal paperwork was in place.

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Man in his 60s dies in hospital two days after two-vehicle collision on M1 near Northamptonshire

A man in his 60s has sadly died in hospital two days after a two-vehicle collision on the M1 near Northamptonshire.

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CROWN COURT ROUND-UP: Man who stole Audi SUV from Northampton dealers among these 18 criminals sentenced in June 2026

These 18 criminals were sentenced at Northampton Crown Court during June 2026 after convictions including carrying a machete at train station, arson, assaulting police, dangerous driving on A5, burglary, shoplifting and sending an obscene photo…

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73-year-old banned from contacting neighbours in Northamptonshire village after four-year campaign of verbal abuse and intimidation

A 73-year-old man has been banned from contacting his neighbours in a Northamptonshire village, after a four-year campaign of verbal abuse and intimidation.